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A Night in Tunisa

A 2 MINUTE CLIP OF EVERYSONG on this CD is available at CD BABY! http://cdbaby.com/cd/charliex
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This clip begins with an archtop intro then moves into the arrangement. This is a very different approach to a tune that has been done to death. It is what I'm striving for; a new direction. It's not a "blowing session". I enjoy a good jam, but this is very different. It goes from solo archtop to "Sheets of Sound" on guitar.

CD features:

1.
A Night in Tunisia
(Tribute to Charlie Parker)

2.
Golden Earring
(Arr. Johnny Smith)

3.
I'm an Alien
(Charlie X)

4.
Black is the Color
(Arr. Johnny Smith)

5.
My Only Friend
(CharlieX)
For Don Miller 1951-2002

6.
Chaconne
(Bach Violin Partita D Minor)

7.
Bend Over Beethoven
( Arr. Van Duser)

8.
Teacher
(CharlieX)
For Pete DeMarzo 1939 - 1985

9.
Fall
(Charlie X)

10.
Both Sides Now
(Arr. Pat Martino)

Charlie Parker's
Famous Alto Break
on Guitar

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This is Charlie Parker's alto break played on guitar. I transcribed his solo from various live recordings and put them together (but is mainly from the Carnegie Hall w/ Dizzy). This is the first tune I ever heard Bird play and when that break flew past my ears, it was the epiphany. I have since been trying to reach for the same excitement by playing it as I had when I first heard it. Hear more at CD BABY. http://cdbaby.com/cd/charliex

Golden Earring

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This is the Johnny Smith arrangement. Its one of the first tunes I learned as a teen, when I first got into jazz. My guitar teacher at the time (Pete DaMarzo-no longer with us) turned me on to Smith, Kessel, Howard Roberts and Wes. At that point I basically dropped out of the rock thing and headed for this. Those same people are still my idols with the addition of a few more modern players like Jimmy Bruno, Joshua Breakstone, Jack Wilkins and the tone monster Randy Johnston among others. This is a "Tribute" to my JS influence and the great pleasure I've had listening to him all these years. I am not trying to be him. No one can do that.

Teacher

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This is my tribute to Pete DeMarzo (guitar teacher). I only wish I could play it for him.

Fall

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This is an acoustic guitar/vocal tune. I like to make up tunes in this style and I just think this is a fun tune.

Chaconne

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I love classical guitar and especially this piece. This is the Segovia transcription and is one of the first classical pieces I heard him do when I was a teen. If your this far down the page, THANKS for listening! Dont forget, more on CDBABY! http://cdbaby.com/cd/charliex